All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) Saturday night show, Collision, has witnessed a significant surge in ratings this week, thanks to a strategic lead-in from the NBA playoffs.
The latest episode of Collision drew an average of 621,000 viewers across its two-hour programming, scoring 0.21 in the coveted 18-49 demographic. This marks a massive 35% increase over last week’s 461,000 average viewers and a staggering 62% increase in the demo.
The success of Collision can be attributed to the late start time due to the NBA playoff game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. However, it was not just the timing that contributed to the ratings boost.
AEW’s recent storylines, including the return of Jack Perry and the hostile takeover angle, have generated significant buzz among fans.
Additionally, Tony Khan’s promotion of the company and its storylines during the NFL Draft has stirred up controversy, further fueling interest in the wrestling organization.
This week’s episode of Collision kicked off with a promo segment from AEW’s new World Champion, Swerve Strickland, and also featured the highly anticipated return of Rey Fenix after months on the shelf due to injury.
The excitement surrounding these events likely played a role in attracting new viewers and retaining existing ones.
Despite the ratings increase for Collision, last week’s episode of Dynamite struggled due to NBA competition. However, AEW is poised to continue its momentum with several events set in motion last week.
The power struggle hinted at by Tony Khan is expected to unfold on tomorrow’s episode of Dynamite. After The Young Bucks and Jack Perry orchestrated a brutal attack on Tony Khan, the latter has teased a potential shake-up in the company’s hierarchy.
In an interview with TV Insider, Khan revealed that he will attempt to run AEW’s television programs remotely despite his injury. He also hinted at the introduction of a highly-ranked official who could establish order amidst the chaos.
With Kenny Omega scheduled to return to television on this week’s episode of Dynamite, speculation is rife about his potential role as an authority figure.
As AEW navigates this power struggle, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next for the wrestling organization. Will Omega take on a leadership role? How will Tony Khan’s remote management impact the company’s direction? One thing is certain – AEW is generating significant buzz, and its loyal fan base is eager to see how these